and the economy in tonight's debate. >> a couple of weeks ago, thought it was -- obama's lead was lengthening, but now it's narrowed quite a bit. i would like to hear them engage in some substantive issues, and i look forward to hearing ryan's budget plans. >>> craig bosswell live in danville, kentucky, joining us live. a lot of analysis floating around on this one. with regard to biden, smart folks are saying he has to make up for his boss's tumble during the debate last week. >> certainly. the pressure is on the vice president to stop that momentum after last week's debate. and expect, we're told, to expect the vice president to come out swinging and were told by paul ryan's campaign that the congressman is going vigorously defend policy and vigorously defend facts and figures, which he's known for. >> and talk about ryan. some say you have to explain how the romney-ryan budget will relate to the everyday amtrak joes of america. >> right, expect that to be brought up. you are going to be talking about, in the domestic policy into this, you'll get into social security and the plans to remake